Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Kalamata |
| SKU | AF-630 |
| Hex | #6F505F |
| RGB | 111, 80, 95 |
| HSL | 331°, 16%, 37% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Benjamin Moore Kalamata
With an LRV of 11, Kalamata is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its magenta undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Kalamata works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
8 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Clare
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Kalamata within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #6F505F in HSL space. Pair Kalamata with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Kalamata Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Kalamata from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore AF-630 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Kalamata
At Behr, the closest color to Kalamata is Prussian Plum (MQ1-39) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Prussian Plum swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Kalamata
At Valspar, the closest color to Kalamata is Passionate (T502) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 8.6 vs 11) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Passionate swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Kalamata
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Positively Purple (PPG13-08), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Kalamata without repainting risk. See the full Positively Purple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Kalamata
Glidden's nearest match is Positively Purple (PPG13-08), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Kalamata without repainting risk. See the full Positively Purple swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kalamata
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Kalamata is Wine Tasting (DEFD07). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Wine Tasting and you'll get the same color. See the full Wine Tasting swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Kalamata
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Kalamata. The nearest is Vivid Vision (1227) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vivid Vision swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Kalamata
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Kalamata is Tamarind (C2-505) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tamarind swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Kalamata
Clare has no exact twin of Kalamata. The nearest is Night Groove (PNT100-DP-77) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 8 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Night Groove swatch →